Psalm 138

A psalm of David.

¹I give you thanks, O Lord, with all my heart;

I will sing your praises before the gods.

²I bow before your holy Temple as I worship.

I praise your name for your unfailing love and faithfulness;

for your promises are backed

by all the honor of your name.

³As soon as I pray, you answer me;

you encourage me by giving me strength.

⁴Every king in all the earth will thank you, Lord,

for all of them will hear your words.

⁵Yes, they will sing about the Lord’s ways,

for the glory of the Lord is very great.

⁶Though the Lord is great, he cares for the humble,

but he keeps his distance from the proud.

⁷Though I am surrounded by troubles,

you will protect me from the anger of my enemies.

You reach out your hand,

and the power of your right hand saves me.

⁸The Lord will work out his plans for my life—

for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever.

Don’t abandon me, for you made me.